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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.40, 33,422.10 and 7,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.40, 33,422.10 and 7,490.80 is: 11,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.40 : 33,422.10 = 7,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.40/33,422.10 = 7,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.40x = 33,422.10 × 7,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.40x = 250,358,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358,266.68/22,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,236.20

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